North American X-15-2
North American X-15-2, Air Force serial 56-6671, made the program's first powered flight on September 17, 1959. After a 1962 emergency-landing accident it was rebuilt as the longer X-15A-2 with external propellant tanks and heat-protection provisions. On its 53rd and final flight, October 3, 1967, William Knight reached Mach 6.70, the program's absolute speed record; severe heating damage led to the aircraft's retirement.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-15-2X-15 56-6671X-15 ship 2X-15A-2
- Name
- North American X-15-2
- Slug
- north-american-x-15-2
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- North American X-15-2, Air Force serial 56-6671, made the program's first powered flight on September 17, 1959. After a 1962 emergency-landing accident it was rebuilt as the longer X-15A-2 with external propellant tanks and heat-protection provisions. On its 53rd and final flight, October 3, 1967, William Knight reached Mach 6.70, the program's absolute speed record; severe heating damage led to the aircraft's retirement.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd780m5a2cp4hrh1drx1w72j7d85kzem
- Operator Id
- vh76vnx3yy1vy23j7zc3wk80wx7nhx5f
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7yrfkntaxvsypq4emd958pe98a2r32
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- Creation Time
- 7/14/2026, 7:18:31 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 7:18:31 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1959-09-17
- Last Flight Date
- 1967-10-03
- Serial Number
- 56-6671
- Vehicle Code
- X-15-2